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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.14, 1,478.42 and 678.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.14, 1,478.42 and 678.70 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.14 : 1,478.42 = 678.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.14/1,478.42 = 678.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.14x = 1,478.42 × 678.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.14x = 1,003,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,403.65/1,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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